Igor Yakovlevich Krutoy (born 1954) is a Soviet, Ukrainian and Russian composer, pianist, singer, television producer. Honored Artist of the RSFSR, People's Artist of Russia and Ukraine.
Member of the Presidential Council for Culture and Art. Founder of the online music portal “Music1.ru”.
There are many interesting facts in the biography of Igor Krutoy, which we will discuss in this article.
So, here is a short biography of Krutoy.
Biography of Igor Krutoy
Igor Krutoy was born on July 29, 1954 in the Ukrainian town of Gaivoron (Kirovograd region). He grew up and was raised in a Jewish family.
His father, Yakov Aleksandrovich, worked as a dispatcher at the Radiodetal enterprise, and his mother, Svetlana Semyonovna, worked at the sanitary and epidemiological station.
Childhood and youth
Igor’s love for music developed in his childhood. Seeing this, the mother took her son to a music school. According to some sources, the boy taught himself to play the button accordion.
Igor Krutoy in childhood
As a 6th grade student, Krutoy founded an ensemble that performed at school events. In addition, the ensemble performed songs at dances for high school students.
After receiving his certificate, Igor entered the local music school in the theoretical department. Then he decided to become a student at the Kyiv Conservatory, but failed the exams. After this, the young man taught music in one of the rural schools.
In 1975, Igor Krutoy entered the Nikolaev Music and Pedagogical Institute at the conducting department. After 4 years of study, he was offered a place in the Moscow Panorama orchestra. Soon the guy began working at the Blue Guitars VIA.
In 1981, Igor joined Valentina Tolkunova’s ensemble, where he worked as a pianist. After some time, he was entrusted with leading this ensemble.
A few years later, Krutoy successfully passed the exams at the Saratov Conservatory for the composition department. He dreamed of becoming a famous composer, gradually approaching his goal.
Childhood and youth
Igor Yakovlevich Krutoy was born in Ukraine, in the small town of Gaivoron, in July 1954. The future composer's birthday fell on the zodiac sign Leo. The Krutoy family, Jews by nationality, in which, in addition to Igor, daughter Alla grew up, had nothing to do with art. Mom was a housewife, and dad worked at the local Radiodetal enterprise as a dispatcher.
Igor Krutoy in childhood
It is unknown where the boy’s love for music came from. But he suddenly discovered excellent hearing, and his mother took her son to a music school. At children's matinees, Igor Krutoy was already a good accompaniment to the school choir on the button accordion. Later he mastered the piano, and in the 6th grade the student organized an ensemble, which he led himself. Soon, not a single dance for high school students was complete without musicians.
Igor Krutoy with his parents and sister Alla
After school, Igor Krutoy saw only one path for himself - to improve his musical abilities and continue playing. He became a student at the Kirovograd Music College, enrolling in the theoretical department.
After graduating from college, he taught accordion playing for a year at the Gayvoron music school and worked in a neighboring village as a music teacher, but in 1975 Krutoy became a student again. This time - the Nikolaev Musical Pedagogical Institute, where I chose the conducting department.
Igor Krutoy in his youth
In 1979, Krutoy was invited to the Moscow Metropolitan Concert Orchestra “Panorama”. Here the musician first worked with Vladimir Migulya and Palad Bulbul ogly, and in 1980 he went to work at the Blue Guitars VIA. Soon the talented pianist was accepted into the ensemble of singer Valentina Tolkunova, where after a short time he became the leader.
In 1986, Krutoy achieved his cherished dream by entering the Saratov Sobinov Conservatory in the composition department. Igor wanted to compose music ever since he learned to play. Already in his youth he is gradually approaching this goal.
Music and creativity
In 1987, a significant event occurred in the creative biography of Igor Yakovlevich. He wrote the song “Madonna” for his friend Alexander Serov, based on poems by Rimma Kazakova. An interesting fact is that this composition became a laureate of the “Song of the Year” television festival.
After this, Krutoy wrote for Serov the songs “Wedding Music”, “How to Be” and “You Love Me”, also based on poems by Kazakova. These works gained popularity in the USSR, as a result of which the composer gained great fame among his compatriots.
As a result, the most famous artists wanted to work with Igor Krutoy, including Valery Leontyev and Laima Vaikule. In 1987, he published his first record, “Confession,” and the following year he was awarded the Lenin Komsomol Prize.
Shortly before the collapse of the Soviet Union, Krutoy began to actively produce various projects. In 1989, he became director, and a few years later its president.
Over the years of its existence, the company has become the largest concert production company, collaborating with dozens of the most popular pop stars, and also producing a number of international projects, including “New Wave” and “Song of the Year”.
In addition, since 1994, ARS has been organizing creative evenings for Igor Krutoy. During this period of his biography, the composer became interested in writing instrumental compositions. In 2000, his first instrumental disc, “Music Without Words,” was released.
It is worth noting that Krutoy writes music for films and also appears in video clips. He appeared on the same stage with many domestic and foreign artists as an accompanist and singer.
Igor’s collaboration with the French performer Lara Fabian deserves special attention. The album “Mademoiselle Zhivago” (2010) received enormous recognition in many countries around the world.
An interesting fact is that over the years of his life, Igor Krutoy published about 40 albums recorded by Russian artists. One of his closest friends is the Ukrainian billionaire and president of FC Shakhtar (Donetsk) Rinat Akhmetov. It is known that the author of the anthem of the Donetsk club is Igor Yakovlevich.
The stars congratulate Igor Krutoy on his anniversary
Igor Krutoy // Photo: Instagram
Igor Krutoy is 60 years old today. Already in the morning, the artists began to congratulate the talented composer.
Philip Kirkorov found truly heartfelt words for the hero of the day. “Igor Krutoy is 60!!! Incredible! It’s impossible to believe this, because this magnificent and pathetic figure is in no way associated with this PERSON, to whom these very definitions were alien all his life! The only thing that gives away this age is the incredible number of hits that a musician could write only in this time period! And, of course, to raise adult children, create a beautiful family, achieve the respect and respect of colleagues and surround yourself with loyal friends and no less loyal enemies. Living right is a talent! Writing music correctly is a gift from above! But it’s right to surround yourself with people and live among them - this is from the inside! From the light inside! Dear Igor! May this light that comes from you and warms us, your friends, NEVER go out. Well, we will take care of it and protect it, like your closest and dearest people to whom you entrusted this important mission! Be happy! We love you! And of course, healthy! And may that charming smile of yours never leave your face! It disinfects your enemies and attracts even more of your friends! Your F.K.”
Singer Natasha Koroleva, congratulating Krutoy, emphasized that the hero of the day bears his last name for a reason: “Today is the anniversary of my friend, a talented composer, an outstanding person. His last name is 100% true to him, and he is 100% true to his last name COOL!!! Igoryashenka, the most unforgettable moments in my life, past and present, are associated with you! I love you with all my heart and am proud to have such a friend!!! Happy birthday!!!"
On this holiday, Sergey Lazarev found something to thank the birthday boy for. “Happy birthday, dear Igor Yakovlevich! I love you very much! I respect you very much! Thank you for your support, for your help, for your advice, for re-establishing the “New Wave” in 2002, for never abandoning your graduates, students and friends! I am happy that I know you and have been collaborating with you for a long time! Thank you for your trust! Hugs! Be healthy!"
The “New Wave” competition has just ended in Jurmala, which invariably brings together all the cream of Russian show business. Yana Rudkovskaya noted this in her congratulations: “Today is the Maestro’s anniversary! Igor Krutoy is 60! Thank you for your talent, for your incredible songs, for your attitude towards the artists, thank you for the New Wave festival - this is a holiday not only for the contestants and television viewers, but for all of us, we look forward to it every year. And special thanks for my favorite song - “Love Like a Dream” - a love anthem for all women, regardless of their status and age! Happiness, health, love!”
Producer Joseph Prigogine wished the composer health and success in all areas of life. His wife Valeria emphasized that she is very glad that she has Krutoy’s wonderful songs in her repertoire. Dima Bilan, Sati Casanova and other artists also warmly congratulated the composer on his birthday.
“StarHit” also congratulates Igor Krutoy on his anniversary and wishes him happiness, health, good luck, inspiration, new hits, new creative unions and, of course, to become a grandfather as soon as possible!
Photographer Ruslan Roshchupkin shared an archival photo from 20 years ago with subscribers of his microblog // Photo: Instagram
Natasha Koroleva also published a long-ago photo with the current hero of the day // Photo: Instagram
Personal life
Krutoy's first wife was a girl named Elena. In this marriage, the couple had a boy, Nikolai. After this, the composer married Olga Dmitrievna, who is currently a businesswoman and lives in New Jersey.
In this union, the couple had a girl, Alexandra. It is worth noting that Igor has a stepdaughter, Victoria. There was a very difficult period in the composer’s biography, which could have ended in death for him. He was diagnosed with a serious illness, as a result of which he began to rapidly lose weight.
Igor Krutoy with his family
The man was operated on several times in the USA. In his interviews, he admitted that his illness prompted him to reconsider his life values. The press said that he allegedly had cancer, but it is difficult to say whether this is true. The maestro himself refuses to comment on this topic.
Igor Krutoy owns apartments in Monaco and the Plaza Hotel in New York, as well as two villas in Florida and New York. In addition, he has a private jet, the Bombardier Global Express.
Star colleagues congratulated Igor Krutoy on his 66th birthday
photo: Igor Krutoy, Anatoly Lomokhov/globallookpress.com Famous Russian composer Igor Krutoy celebrates his 66th birthday on Wednesday, July 29. The People's Artist of the Russian Federation was congratulated by his stage colleagues and friends, among them Alla Pugacheva, Philip Kirkorov and Nikolai Baskov.
“So we have become a year older, and the time is coming. Live and be happy. Happy birthday!" — the Diva of the Russian stage addressed the composite.
Kirkorov posted a small fragment from the filming of a musical project, where both artists appeared in the images of fairy-tale characters. The singer wished Krutoy “a thick beard for his wildest desires and brightest projects.”
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Posted by Philip Kirkorov (@fkirkorov) Jul 28, 2020 at 2:01 PDT
“Dear Igor, happy birthday! Thank you for your friendship, for your support, for always being there. Thank you for the fantastically beautiful music, for the brilliant songs, without which my creative path would not be what it is,” writes Baskov in his microblog.
The “Golden Voice” of Russia wished good health to the composer and his “wonderful family,” as well as “immeasurable happiness” and “inexhaustible inspiration.”
- Star colleagues congratulated Igor Krutoy on his 66th birthday
- Pushkov about Fradkov: “a very reliable person”
- Efremov said that he sleeps “badly” in the pre-trial detention center
- Igor Krutoy shared a video of how he visited the country house of Grigory Leps
- The daughter of Verber, who died last August, appeared in her mother’s dress at a party in Moscow
- “I couldn’t even apologize humanly,” Igor Krutoy asked Andrei Razin for forgiveness, and then retracted his words
- Putin congratulated Russian Muslims on Eid al-Adha
- Sobyanin congratulated schoolchildren and teachers on the start of the new school year
- Mr. Universe titleholder Jakub Schubrt died at the age of 32
- Loza sharply criticized Efremov for his position in court
- Publicist Lato Lapsa about the President of Latvia: “He is lying about his citizenship. Lies about his parents. About my ancestors"
- Antonov’s friend reacted to the composer’s hospitalization
- “He is promoting himself on any dirt,” Krutoy accused Sobchak of revenge after a story about the infection of stars
- Lukashenko took up the machine gun again
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Igor Krutoy today
In 2020, the composer became part of the judging panel of the TV show “You’re Super!” The following year he was awarded the Order of Alexander Nevsky for his services to the development of national culture and art.
In the same 2020, Krutoy was awarded the Order of Dostyk, 2nd degree, for strengthening friendship between the peoples of Kazakhstan and the Russian Federation. He has an official website and an Instagram page with over 800,000 followers.
The composer's first hit
Since 1986, Igor begins studying at the Saratov Conservatory, where he learns the intricacies of the composer's profession. Just a year later, Krutoy wrote his first hit, “Madonna.” This song was performed by Alexander Serov, and attracted attention to the young composer. Several more successful compositions for this singer consolidate the success of Igor Krutoy. He becomes popular, and the songs he wrote are performed by many famous Russian pop stars.
Deciding to develop as a producer, in 1989 Krutoy created, which collaborates with the most famous artists in the country. Now this organization is the largest among all Russian concert and production companies.
Such popular Krutoy songs as “An Unfinished Romance” and “My Friend” have become the most iconic in the composer’s work. Igor also writes instrumental music, which impresses the listener with its depth and versatility. In addition, the artist created compositions for many films.
The talented composer became famous abroad due to his close collaboration with the French singer Lara Fabian. Having written one of the collections for her, Krutoy became famous in France, Switzerland, and Belgium.
For his long and fruitful activity in the world of creativity, Igor Krutoy received the titles of People's Artist of Russia and Ukraine, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation. He also became the owner of the Order of Friendship and the Order of the 3rd degree “For Services to the Fatherland.”
Personal life of Igor Krutoy
In 1987, Krutoy wrote the composition “Madonna” for his good friend Alexander Serov. This song immediately became a hit, and the composer himself was nominated for the Song of the Year award. Soon the musician created several more masterpieces for the same performer: “How to Be,” “Wedding Music” and “Do You Love Me.” With the help of these works, Igor Yakovlevich secured the title of one of the best musical authors of that time.
Real fame came to Igor Yakovlevich Krutoy after a duet with Irina Allegrova. And when a video for this composition was shown on television, people around him began to recognize the musician and his fans began to pester him.
Since 1989, I. Krutoy began producing. He becomes the director, and after 9 years - the president of the youth. Under the leadership of the composer, this company became one of the country's largest companies organizing concert events, tours, recording television programs and audio files.
In 2002, the composer, together with his friend, Raimonds Pauls, founded the annual New Wave competition in Jurmala.
Since 2004, I. Krutoy has taken up his career. With the support of his own company, he organized creative musical evenings, where he invited the best domestic and foreign performers. Pop stars sang their songs here, as well as compositions by the producer himself. Each new episode had an original show program. According to tradition, such evenings took place not only in the Russian Federation, but also in Germany, the USA, Israel and other countries.
I. Krutoy has the titles of Honored Artist, People's Artist of Russia, as well as many other honorary titles and awards.
Since 2003, there was a pause in Krutoy’s creativity and activities. He stopped releasing songs and appearing on television. As it became known later, the composer had a conflict with the owners of Channel One over the division of shares of the MUZ-TV channel and airtime. Igor Yakovlevich did not give in to his interests for a long time, as a result of which his programs and concerts were no longer shown on TV.
To resolve this conflict, Krutoy had to sell 75% of the shares of the MUZ-TV channel to the oligarch Alisher Usmanov. He later admitted that, under pressure, he could not create new projects due to lack of inspiration.
